Where Young Imaginations Set Sail and Stories Come Alive
Join children's authors, celebrated illustrators, and theatrical storytellers for an extraordinary day filled with vibrant book fairs, creative workshops, and magical literary discoveries.
Festival Date
Sunday, November 22, 2026
9:00 AM – 8:00 PM IST
Festival Venue
Dr. TMA Pai Convention Centre
MG Road, Mangalore, Karnataka
50+ Literary Sessions
Interactive panels, dramatized stories & book reveals.
Hands-on Workshops
Creative writing, comics sketching & clay illustration.
School Delegations
Special passes, student competitions & book stalls.
Festival Highlights
Explore a day brimming with bookish wonder at Mangalore TMA Pai Convention Centre. From dynamic author encounters to vibrant art workshops, discover moments crafted for curious young minds.
Interactive conversations with celebrated children's authors exploring world-building, coastal folklore, and young adult literature.
Theatrical storytelling performances bringing folklore legends and animal adventures to life with live rhythm and musical props.
Hands-on comic sketching, watercolor washes, and character drawing led by nationally acclaimed children's book illustrators.
Guided creative writing exercises focusing on sensory poetry, micro-fiction, and imaginative stories rooted in coastal Karnataka.
A curated marketplace showcasing hundreds of illustrated titles, regional translations, early reader series, and author book-signings.
Thoughtful panels on nurturing screen-free reading habits, school library revitalization, and bilingual literacy development.
November 22, 2026 | TMA Pai Convention Centre
Doors open at 9:00 AM. Free admission for students with school delegation ID.
Festival in Numbers
One joyful day at the TMA Pai Convention Centre in Mangalore, bringing books, creators, and eager readers together under one roof on November 22, 2026.
Participating Authors
Celebrated storytellers, illustrators, and children's poets
Interactive Workshops
Creative writing, comic drawing, and tactile story sessions
Expected Young Readers
Curious minds from schools across coastal Karnataka
Curated Book Stalls
Leading publishers, indie titles, and regional language presses
Meet our storytellers
Nationally celebrated children's authors, comic illustrators, and theatrical storytellers gather at TMA Pai Convention Centre to ignite wonder, reading passion, and artistic joy.
Anita Nair
The Secret River & Other Legends
Celebrated novelist and children's story architect inspiring young imaginations with rich coastal folklore and adventure journeys.
Devdutt Pattanaik
Creatures of the Western Ghats
Renowned storyteller translating ancient tales into playful, visual epics that make cultural history accessible to curious kids.
Priya Kuriyan
Drawing Whimsical Characters
Award-winning picture book illustrator helping children translate daily sights and quirky characters into vivid watercolor comic art.
Deepa Kiran
Rhythm, Rhyme & Mangalore Waves
Pioneering musical storyteller combining percussive rhythms, puppetry, and coastal folklore to bring interactive stories alive.
Are you bringing a school delegation?
Reserve dedicated seating for group author sessions and interactive storytelling workshops.
Moments from the Story Carnival
A celebration of boundless imagination in Mangalore. Experience the genuine joy, quiet book discoveries, and creative sparks that light up every festival corner.
Story Circle Under the Palms
Children sitting in a circle listening intently to an animated storyteller
Coastal Folklore Puppet Theatre
Delighted young audience clapping during a vibrant hand-puppet performance
The Open-Air Book Nook
Young reader curled up in a sunlit beanbag reading an illustrated picture book
Little Illustrators Workshop
School students painting vivid story characters during an illustration workshop
Author Dedications & Smiles
Author smiling while signing a book dedication for a beaming child and parent
Paper Wonders & Origami Tales
Close-up of children holding colorful paper boats and birds they folded
Join us on November 22, 2026
Bring your school, family, and curiosity to TMA Pai Convention Centre, Mangalore.
Join the Celebration of Children's Stories
Bring your children, classroom, or delegation to Mangalore's premier literature carnival. Meet beloved storytellers, discover vibrant regional books, and explore a full day of hands-on creative imagination.